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Security report for kirkpatrickprice.com

KirkpatrickPrice · Technology · United States

Medium risk. 6 critical or high findings in Security headers, GDPR outside view and 1 other check.

Security score

67/100

Risk levelMedium

0–100, higher is better. How it is calculated

KirkpatrickPrice is a licensed CPA firm specializing in cybersecurity and compliance audit reports, including SSAE 18, SOC 1, SOC 2, PCI DSS, ISO 27001, and more. Established in 2009, the company has positioned itself as a trusted partner for organizations seeking thorough and reliable audit services. Their market position is reinforced by a comprehensive suite of services, experienced auditors, and a strong emphasis on quality and client satisfaction. The website reflects a mature digital presence with professional design, clear navigation, and extensive content tailored to their target audience of organizations requiring compliance and security audits. Technically, the website is built on WordPress, hosted on AWS infrastructure, and employs modern web technologies such as Yoast SEO, Swiper.js, and Pardot for marketing automation. The site is mobile-optimized, fast-loading, and SEO-friendly, indicating a high level of digital maturity. Security-wise, the site uses HTTPS and domain registration protections but lacks some advanced security headers and a cookie consent mechanism, which are recommended for enhanced security and privacy compliance. The security posture is solid with no detected vulnerabilities or exposed sensitive data. However, the absence of a public security policy or incident response information suggests room for improvement in transparency and preparedness communication. Overall, the domain registration data aligns well with the business claims, showing a consistent and legitimate online presence. Strategically, KirkpatrickPrice should focus on enabling DNSSEC, implementing comprehensive security headers, publishing a vulnerability disclosure policy, and adding explicit cookie consent to strengthen privacy compliance. These steps will enhance trust and security posture, supporting their position as a leading cybersecurity audit firm.

Scanned

NIS2 and GDPR posture

GDPR outside view
65/ 100 · Medium
Checks completed
7of 7

NIS2 Art. 21(2)

  1. (a) Risk analysis and security policies: Not visible from outside
  2. (b) Incident handling: One indicator
  3. (c) Business continuity, backups and crisis management: Not visible from outside
  4. (d) Supply chain security: Not visible from outside
  5. (e) Secure acquisition, development and maintenance, including vulnerability handling: Partly checked
  6. (f) Assessing the effectiveness of security measures: Not visible from outside
  7. (g) Cyber hygiene and security training: Not visible from outside
  8. (h) Cryptography and encryption: Partly checked
  9. (i) HR security, access control and asset management: One indicator
  10. (j) Multi-factor authentication and secured communications: Not visible from outside

This scan rated NIS2 with an earlier keyword method that is no longer shown; rescan for the per-article view. Risk management, continuity, supply chain, training, MFA, management oversight (Art. 20) and incident reporting (Art. 23) need internal evidence, and Guard cannot tell whether NIS2 applies to this organisation.

GDPR is indicative only, based on publicly visible signals: Articles 7, 12, 13 and 32 of Regulation (EU) 2016/679 and Article 5(3) of the ePrivacy Directive. Not a certification or legal assessment.

Priority findings

6 findings rated critical or high. Fix these first.

  1. Security headers

    Security headers are instructions your web server sends to every visitor’s browser. Missing ones leave visitors more exposed to attacks such as clickjacking and injected scripts.

    • High

      Missing Strict-Transport-Security header

      Forces HTTPS connections

      What to do: Add "Strict-Transport-Security: max-age=31536000; includeSubDomains; preload"

      • CWE-319
      • OWASP A04:2025
      • ASVS V3.4.1
    • High

      Missing X-Frame-Options header

      Prevents clickjacking attacks

      What to do: Add "X-Frame-Options: DENY" or "X-Frame-Options: SAMEORIGIN"

    • High

      Missing Content-Security-Policy header

      Controls resources the browser is allowed to load

      What to do: Implement a Content-Security-Policy appropriate for your application

      • ASVS V3.4.3
      • OWASP Secure Headers: OWASP Secure Headers Project recommends Content-Security-Policy: default-src 'self'; form-action 'self'; base-uri 'self'; object-src 'none';…

  2. GDPR outside view

    These are the privacy signals visitors and data protection authorities look for under GDPR.

    • High

      No Cookie Policy found

      GDPR requires clear information about cookie usage

      What to do: Add a dedicated cookie policy explaining cookie usage and purposes

    • High

      No Cookie Consent Banner found

      GDPR requires explicit consent for non-essential cookies

      What to do: Implement a cookie consent banner that appears on first visit

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  • TLS certificates and expiry
  • DNS records
  • SPF, DKIM and DMARC
  • Security headers
  • GDPR and NIS2 posture
  • Exposed services
  • Third-party trackers
  • Security score drift

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Results by check

Each check with its score, findings and the evidence it collected.

How this score is calculated

The security score runs 0–100, higher is better. It is the plain average of the security checks that completed in this scan, each counted equally. A check that could not run is left out: it counts neither as a pass nor as a fail.

Counted in this score

SSL/TLS
72
Security headers
15
Email security
70
DNS health
80
Network security
100
GDPR outside view
65
Average
67

Not counted

  • NIS2 outside view: Re-weights evidence from the TLS, email, DNS, network and hygiene checks, so counting it would count that evidence twice. Shown on its own.
  • OffSeq Observations: An AI reading of the site, useful context but not reproducible evidence. Shown on its own.

Findings that cap the score at 49

Each of these is serious on its own, so while any is present the site cannot rate better than high risk, however good the other checks are.

  • The certificate is not trusted by browsers
  • The website is not served over HTTPS
  • A database, remote desktop, file-sharing or Telnet service is reachable from the internet
  • The page loads a script from a compromised source
  • The domain registration has expired
  • SPF authorises every server to send mail as the domain

Partial scans

When the site blocks Guard or most checks cannot run, the score covers only the checks that ran (usually DNS and email), is capped at 75 and is shown as partial, without a risk level.

Risk levels

  • Critical0–25
  • High26–49
  • Medium50–75
  • Low76–100

Technical appendix

Business context, site observations and technical notes gathered during the scan, and the standards behind each reference.

Business context

Business profile

KirkpatrickPrice operates in the cybersecurity audit sector, targeting medium to large organizations requiring compliance with various regulatory frameworks. Their competitive advantage lies in their licensed CPA status, extensive certifications, and a client-centric approach emphasizing audit quality and confidence. The business model revolves around professional services delivered through audits, assessments, and penetration testing, supported by an interactive online audit management platform. The company has a broad geographic footprint within the United States and serves a diverse client base. Their marketing ecosystem includes Pardot for lead generation and Google Tag Manager for analytics, indicating a mature marketing strategy. The presence of numerous certifications and client testimonials enhances credibility and market trust.

Security posture

The website demonstrates a good security posture with HTTPS enforced and domain registration protections such as clientDeleteProhibited status. No security headers were detected in the HTML content, suggesting potential improvements in HTTP header configurations. There is no evidence of exposed sensitive data or vulnerable libraries. Forms are implemented via Contact Form 7, a widely used WordPress plugin, but no explicit security measures like CAPTCHA or input validation details are visible. The absence of a public security policy or incident response contact channels limits transparency. GDPR compliance is implied via the privacy policy, but no cookie consent mechanism is present, which is a compliance gap. Overall, the security posture is solid but could be enhanced with additional headers, cookie consent, and published incident response information.

Recommendations

  1. Enable DNSSEC to improve DNS security and prevent spoofing.
  2. Implement security headers such as Content-Security-Policy, X-Frame-Options, and Strict-Transport-Security.
  3. Add a cookie consent banner/mechanism to comply with GDPR and other privacy regulations.
  4. Publish a vulnerability disclosure policy or security.txt file to facilitate responsible reporting.
  5. Provide public incident response information and dedicated security contact channels to improve transparency and trust.

Contact details published on the site

Addresses
Legal name
KirkpatrickPrice
Site observations

Automated reading of the public site. Ratings are indicative.

Business

Company
KirkpatrickPrice
Description
KirkpatrickPrice takes challenging compliance audits and makes them worth it by delivering quality cybersecurity audit reports with results you can trust.
Key services
SOC 1 Audit, SOC 2 Audit, PCI DSS Audit, ISO 27001 Audit, NIST Audit, HIPAA Audit, Risk Assessments, Privacy Audits, Penetration Testing, HITRUST CSF Certification
Content quality
excellent
Branding
consistent

Technology

Stack
WordPress, Yoast SEO Premium, Swiper.js, Contact Form 7, Google Tag Manager, Pardot, Vimeo embeds
Platforms
AWS (inferred from DNS and hosting nameservers)
Performance
fast
Mobile
excellent
Accessibility
good
SEO
excellent

Security

Observed score
85/100
Good practices seen
  • HTTPS enforced
  • Use of clientDeleteProhibited domain status
  • No exposed emails in HTML
  • Use of Google Tag Manager asynchronously

Analytics and tracking

Services
Pardot, Google Tag Manager
Tracking level
moderate
Privacy practices
basic

Advertising

Tracking pixels
Pardot
Marketing tools
Pardot
Transparency
basic

Site quality

Design
excellent
User experience
excellent
Content relevance
excellent
Navigation
excellent
Professionalism
excellent
Trustworthiness
high

Key observations

  1. Website is professionally designed and well-structured.
  2. Content is comprehensive and focused on cybersecurity and compliance audits.
  3. Multiple certifications and trust indicators are prominently displayed.
  4. Contact information is clear and includes phone, address, and contact forms.
  5. No evidence of security policy or incident response information publicly available.
  6. No cookie consent mechanism detected despite GDPR compliance claims.
  7. Use of modern technologies and CMS (WordPress) with SEO optimization.
  8. No WAF or blocking mechanisms detected; site fully accessible.
  9. No suspicious or malicious content detected.
Technical notes

Notes

The website is built on WordPress CMS with a modern tech stack including Yoast SEO Premium for SEO optimization, Swiper.js for interactive carousels, and Contact Form 7 for form management. Hosting is on AWS infrastructure as indicated by DNS nameservers. The site loads quickly and is mobile-optimized with responsive design. SEO meta tags and structured data (JSON-LD) are well implemented, enhancing search engine visibility. Marketing and analytics tools include Pardot and Google Tag Manager, integrated asynchronously to minimize performance impact. No critical technical issues or broken elements were detected. Opportunities exist to improve security headers and privacy compliance mechanisms.
Standards and sources

Reference chips under each finding point to the standard, regulation or specification the finding relates to. They are taken from the official datasets below and mapped conservatively: a finding with no defensible link shows none. NIS2 and GDPR references mark where a finding is relevant evidence, not a compliance verdict. Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/2690 binds digital infrastructure and digital service providers; for other entities it is the most detailed public reading of the Article 21 measures. WCAG, EN 301 549, European Accessibility Act and Web Accessibility Directive references name the requirement an automated accessibility rule relates to; they are not a conformance verdict.

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